Barnabas is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4571 in 2024 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 30 births ranking #3669. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 214.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 77,969 boys born was named Barnabas. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.